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A public place that you like to visit. 

• Where is this place? // What you can do there? // Who do you like to go with? // Explain why you think this is an interesting place. 

The public place I like to visit is Garden of Fragrance in sector 36 Chandigarh. // One can chit chat, walk or exercise. // I like to go there with friends or family. // I like it because it is a very beautiful and calm place, people do various activities in the Garden of fragrance. 

A public place generally means a park, cinema hall, temple, market etcetera, which is accessible to everyone. It does not belong to any individual. It is for the use of the entire population. The Garden of Fragrance in Sector 36, Chandigarh, near my college is a place I like to visit very frequently because of the peace and calm, I feel when I visit it. It has beautifully coloured flowers, lush green turfs of grass, swings for children, a fountain which is usually lighted in the evening and benches for people to sit. People of all age groups visit this garden and do various activities. Children are seen enjoying the swings and playing other games. Looking at them remind of the carefree and happy days of my childhood. Also, the old people sit either to meditate or some can be seen sitting and laughing. Some women are knitting or walking and gossiping. Young men walk and exercise. I usually go there to get a break from my routine and to feel energetic and fresh. I sit either just to relax or sometimes walk with a friend. I prefer to go alone and listen to music sitting on the bench, thinking of some important things of my life. I love this garden and I am glad, I spent so many days of my college life here living beautiful moments in the midst of nature, with colourful butterflies, buzzing bees, frogs, etcetera. I also enjoyed watching fidgety squirrels gnaw at their food and constantly move up and down tree barks. Whenever possible, I go to this park these days and feel its beauty. To conclude, it is a place worth visiting. It is neat, clean and the magnificent environment makes me like it all the times. 

Follow ups: 

1. How often do you visit parks? 

- I try and visit a park everyday to relax and feel fresh.

2. Do we need big parks or small parks in cities? 

- We need small parks in cities because of the urbanized space crunch.

3. Why is it important to have parks in a city?

- It is important to have parks in cities so people can walk, relax and socialize away from the hustling city environment.

4. How should people behave in public places? 

- People should behave decently and in a civilized way at public places ensuring that their activities do not disturb others. 

5. Where do people like to visit on weekends?

- People like to visit shopping malls, parks, cinemas, exhibitions etcetera on weekends. 

Related Question: Describe your favourite park in your city or town. 

A local news which became interesting to you. Cue Card. IELTS

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A local news which became interesting to you. 

• What was the news about? // Where did you see or hear the news? // When did you see or hear the news? // Explain why it was interesting? 

The interesting local news I read was about the rose festival. // I read it in the newspaper. // I read it in January. // I found it interesting because there were various kinds of beautiful roses displayed. In the fair, there were stalls selling different things. 

Each day, a lot of sad and disturbing news flood television and newspapers and it looks like crime has taken over humanity. This is one reason I do not like to read news and skip them. One news items which I found interesting, was related to the Rose festival in the Zakir Hussain rose garden. It is a grand festival and held each year for three days in this famous garden. People from different parts of India visit the fair in which thousands of varieties of roses are displayed and the rarest of roses can be seen here. I saw, people of all age groups hovering around in different stalls. There were stalls for foods, games and flowers. Some were also selling seeds. People clicked photos and I waa no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed the festival. I am waiting when it will be held again so that I can enjoy the beauty and mirth once again. My friends also went on the second day and they too enjoyed this festival. 

Follow ups:

1. Why do local people like to read local news? (People prefer reading local news because it concerns their area and they can relate it easily.)

2. How often do Indian people buy newspaper? (Indians buy newspaper daily because reading newspaper is the favourite pastime of most Indians, especially the elderly.)

3. Is it convenient to read news on the internet in your country? (Yes, it is convenient to read news over the internet in my country as people can do this by downloading applications or visiting websites. However, internet is not the preferred source of news.) 

Your Photo Clicked By You

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Your photo clicked by you

• When you clicked it? // Where you clicked it? // How you clicked it? // Explain how you felt about the photo. 

I clicked it recently, about a week ago. // I clicked it in Kasauli. // I clicked it with my smart phones. // I felt very happy as I received many compliments from everyone. 

Photographs help us to capture moments to cherish them later. In the past, people clicked pictures on occasions like marriages, birthdays, etcetera. But nowadays, it is common to see people clicking pictures with or without any reason. No reason or occasion is really required to click photographs. I am also very fond of clicking pictures. I have several pictures of myself clicked on birthday parties, marriages and holidays. The recent photograph, I clicked was about one week ago when I went to Kasauli with my friends. It was a selfie. I clicked it with my phone. We had gone for a picnic and I clicked it there. It turned out to be really nice. Perhaps, it was the combination of my clothes with the background that enhanced the beauty of the picture. I put it as my WhatsApp display picture and also on instagram and Facebook and received many likes and comments from my friends and loved ones. 

It is one of my favorite pictures and, I will get it framed and put it on a wall of my room. 

Follow ups: 

1. Do Indian people like to take photos of themselves? (Indians are fond of clicking photos and it is a common site to see people clicking their photos.)

2. What kind of devices do people like to use for taking photos these days? (People use mobile phones as well as professional cameras to click pictures these days.)

3. Why do some people like to delete photos? (Some people delete photos because the pictures may not meet their expectations or they may just want to free space to store important data.) 

Food you ate for the first time ielts cue card

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Food you ate for the first time 

• When you had it? // Where you ate it? // What it was? // How you felt about it? 

The kind of food I ate for the first time was three years ago. // It was my father’s friend’s house in Mumbai. // The food I ate was South Indian, Idli, Sambhar and Dosa. // I did not really like it. 

I am a very enterprising person who likes to try new things. I am a food lover and Punjabi food is my favourite. I went to my father’s friend house about three years ago in Mumbai and ate South Indian food. I had never eaten these dishes earlier and was trying them for the first time. I ate idli, sambhar and dosa. It was made by their cook who had been there with them for nine or ten years. I did not like it much at that time because I think, I did not have a taste for it. However, later when my mother made it at home and I tried it in Punjab in a few restaurants, I started liking it. Though I still cannot eat it frequently but occasionally. I like to change my monotonous taste. I have had the chance to try other cuisines like Chinese and Thai but none is as good as the Punjabi cuisines. 

Follow ups: 

1. Do you like to try new food? (Yes, I like to try different kinds of food and I never miss an opportunity to do so.)

2. What kind of foreign food are popular in you country? (In my country, foreign food like pizzas, burgers, noodles etcetera are very popular.)

3. Do you like to cook at home? (I am very fond of cooking and I love to try new things at home.)

4. Is it expensive to eat out in your country. (In my country, it is expensive to eat at certain places and at others, it is reasonable.)

5. What is the difference between Indian food and western food? (Indian food is rich in spices and mainly has pulses, rice and wheat as essential ingredients, whereas western food is less spicy and has more whole wheat flour and raw or boiled vegetables.)

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Describe an interesting animal cue card ielts

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Describe an interesting animal. 

• which animal is it? // when you saw it? // where you saw it? // Explain why it is interesting?

The animal which I find interesting is the lion. // I saw it two years ago. // I saw it in Chhattbir Zoo near Zirakpur. // I find it interesting due to its bravery, majesty and beauty. 

Mother nature is beautiful and worth being praised in each and every manifestation. I keenly observe and admire all animals and plants but lions are my favourite animals. It was two years ago, while returning from Patiala, my family and I decided to visit the Chhatbir zoo, a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur. It is an abode to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. The most fascinating part about this place is its lion safari. The lion is called the king of the jungle because it is class apart. The mention of lion in the simile as brave as a lion is well deserved. I truly find it majestic and attractive. The majestic footsteps that the lion takes are captivating. It reflects such valour and uniqueness in its disposition that no one overlook its magnificence. I saw many lions that day which was a dream come true. I saw them yawning and lazying around lying on the grass. Some of them were affectionately cuddling their partners. It was a million-dollar view and I liked it a lot. If given a chance, I would want to experience it again. 

Follow ups: 

1. Why do people like to keep pets? (People like to keep pets because some want company aa they are alone and some like to help animals by providing them proper food, care and shelter.)

2. What should we do to protect endangered species? (To protect animals on the verge of extinction, more wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks and biosphere reseeves should be made. Another helpful method can be captive breeding.)

3. Do you support animals being used for experimentation? (I am against carrying out tests and experiments on animals as they are hurt during such procedures. Though they are helpless but they should not be exploited by humans for such purposes.)

4. Why do some people refuse to eat animals? (Some people refuse to eat animals as it may be against their religion or they may not like the taste of non vegetarian food or consider it cruel to kill animals for food.)

Related Question: A wild animal you once saw. 

Cue cards The first time when you admired the sky.

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The first time when you admired the sky. 

• What were you doing? // Who was with you? // What you saw? 

The first time, I properly admired the sky was white drinking tea in my balcony. // I was sitting alone. // I saw a grey coloured and clouded sky with a thin silver lining. 

I am an avid admirer of nature and I love nature in all its manifestations whether it is trees, clouds, rivers etcetera. Though I have always enjoyed looking at the sky full of birds but I distinctly remember a day, I sat looking up at the sky and admiring it in detail. I recall the first thought that stuck me was about how a gigantic machine like an airplane carrying hundreds of people flies so high in the air and that too at very high speed. This thought probably struck me because due to bad weather the flight of one of my relatives had been cancelled that day. Then I noticed the clouds, they appeared beautiful. A grey sky is generally considered as dull and gloomy but to me, it appeared beautiful. Beauty really lies in the eyes of the beholder. I kept looking up for as long as I could and observed a thin silver lining around clouds which looked like chunks of cotton placed on a grey canvas. This, I think is my most vivid memory about the admiration of the sky. 

Follow ups: 

1. Why do people like to study the sky? (People like to study sky to explore new phenomena, different stars, clouds, constellations etcetera.)

2. Do you know any story related to planets? (I do not know any stories related to planets but I remember the way my mother taught me how to remember them in sequence. My mother showed us the nine planets of our solar system.)

3. Do you think children should be told planet stories to improve their imagination? (I think planet stories cannot do much to enhance the imagination of children because my imagination is vivid and wide because of being an avid reader.) 

4. Would you like to watch movies on planets? (I do not mind watching movies related to planets but may not like such movies. If I am free and have nothing else to do, I will probably watch them.)

Related Question: A memory related to sky. 

Cue Card Embarrasing moment

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Embarrasing moment.

• What was it? // When and where did it happen? // Describe the incident. // What did you did? 

The embarrasing moment was when I forgot my wallet and was about to pay bill. // It happened few months ago in the evening. // I had to pay the bill and I realized I was not carrying my wallet. // Everyone was looking at me. I quickly went to the house to bring the wallet. 

There are some moments of life which one likes to remember. They give happiness and one can laugh. But there are some moments in life which bring you nothing but embarrassment. Unluckily, many people have to go through a situation which they would not want to face again. There is one embarraing moment of my life which I would like to share with you. A few months ago, I went to shop near my house. I wanted to buy a few things for my daily use. I entered the shop. There were many people in the store. I asked the salesman for the things which I needed. He collected all the things and packed them in a bag. Then he handed the bill and the bag to me. I went to the cash counter to pay the bill. The bill amount was Rupees 275/-. There were many people at the cash counter. I stood in the queue (line). When my turn came, I put my hand in the pocket to take out my wallet / purse. To my dismay, my pocket was empty. I had forgotten my purse / wallet at home. I was shocked and confused. The man at the counter looked at me with impatience. There was a long line of people behind me who were waiting for their turn. I felt so embarrased. I did not know what to do. I started explaining my situation to the cash clerk. He looked at me with a funny expression. I requested him to keep my bag with him and I implored that I would go back home and would get the money to pay the bill. He smiled and agreed. All the people who were watching me seemed to be laughing at me silently. I felt really embarrassed. I ran home and got the money. I paid the bill and got my things. After that I could not gather the courage to go to the shop again for many days. I can never forget this incident. It was the most embarrasing moment of my life. 

Follow ups: 

1. Do you often experience embarrasing moments? (No, I normally do not face embarrasing moments because I always try to be careful to avoid such situations.)

2. Do you laugh at people when they feel embarrassed? (I never laugh at people when they are embarrassed because I would not want anyone to make fun of me when I am being insulted.)

3. What kinds of situations can cause embarrassment? (Sometimes, the tearing of a dress or forgetting an important thing like a wallet and then confidently trying to get it out of the pocket can be embarrasing.)